How to pronounce benignity
Say it like buh-NIG-nuh-tee. Benignity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIG).
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- buh
- NIG
- nuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benignity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of benignity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: buh-NIG-nuh-tee.
What does benignity mean?
- The state of being benign.
- A benign act.
Where does benignity come from?
From Middle English benignite, from Middle French benignité (modern French bénignité), from Latin benignitās.
Words that rhyme with benignity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of benignity.
Questions about saying benignity
How do you pronounce benignity?
Say buh-NIG-nuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /bəˈnɪɡnəti/. In British English it is /bəˈnɪɡnəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benignity?
Benignity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIG). Broken into parts: buh · NIG · nuh · tee.
Is benignity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /bəˈnɪɡnəti/ (buh-NIG-nuh-tee).